With the advent of cellphones as a standard device carried by hundreds of millions daily, the ability of citizens to film police and politicians in public settings has increased accountability for those holding positions of public trust.
Unfortunately, a growing trend of judicial tyranny could curtail a person’s right to access their phone to suddenly film an event unfolding before them in a public setting.
First Amendment rights advocates argue that the right to film public events should never be abrogated, given the protections of the U.S. Constitution.
But with the judiciary having more statist judges in place, it’s become more challenging to protect these most basic rights.
In the federal Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Missouri, a recent ruling has struck down the right to film public officials in a public setting. On the next page, learn how the dispute may have to head to the Supreme Court to get resolved.
The Reason Ten Commandments Aren’t allowed in the court room .#4 Of Ten Commandments is Thou shalt not Bear False Witness Hmm Kinda like Saying You can Lie in Court Hmmmmm
Next they will say we have no right to vote for them.
that means do the hell out of it!!!!
Until all police, have their body cams and dash cams on, all the time, it’s only right! The Muslim cop, that shot and killed the woman in Minnesota, didn’t have his on, and will probably get by with it!
B******T
If your in public view, you’re fair game to get recorded. Public servants are no exception to the norms and standards of life out in the public eye.
B******t
Really what judge or court would go against the constitution that they swore to up hold only the stupid ones
BS!
Again another B******T article